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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
Among the Gas-Wells.

A group of burning wells north of
Washington, Penn. has presented
many grand and beautiful night
scenes. Though several miles apart,
they appear at distance To be close
together, and their light intermin-
giles. On Il dark night, with all of
them burning, they make a great
show. These wells in full blast
with those flanking them on the
right and on the left, with the broad
glaze of those at WelIsburg, w. Va,
showing twenty miles to the north
west, and with those at Murrays-
vile, Pa, thirty miles to the north
east-make scene which would
terrify stranger, if he should come
upon ii unaware of the existence of
such things "a burning gas wells. 1t
would only need columns of fiery
lava TO c0nyimre him that the whole
region WAS full of volcanoes. And
his terror would doubtless he com
plete when he saw great fiery col
umn shoot skyward, unless he was
made aware of the real cause of the
phenomenon, when he would remain
to admire what Il moment before had
filed him with alarm. The expia-
nation of the sudnen hurst of fame
is that it is necessary often to elbow
out" the wells and the pipes leading
to the regulator, to keep then. from
being clOgged by the salt which
gathers in the pipes from the salt.
water thrown up by the gas. The
flow of the gas is stopped for a mo.
ment and when again released, the
gas drives everything before it into
the open air. The escaping gas IN
burned at the regulator. The effect
of the sudden increased pressure is
to shoot tongue of fame, Kissing
and roaring. high in The air. On a
misty night, when the light is broken
up and diffused-the snow covered
hills sometimes adding their refpc-
tion,-the whole sky is brilliantly
Illuminated. and the scene Is grand
and beautiful. 50. Nicholas,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

Sam Jones recently addressed the
Boston Evangelical Alliance. His
theme was character. especially that
of ministers. He dwelt upon some
OF the themes he never neglected. On
temperance he talked as follows:
l believe that nine pulpits out Of
every ten in America are silent on the
whiskey question. / know you de.
nOunce drunkenness, hut how few
pulpits pull out their dagger and stab
it. One man says: "Hoi / might
feel the violence of old Bro. Brown.
who rents his store to a barkeeper. -
That may not be true in Boston, but
il is in Philadelphia. l believe this
is the great, st curse in the country,
and In fifty years our children will
look back on these days rs The bar.
barrie days of America. You have
enough church members in Boston
to vote the whiskey out of Boston
any morning before break fast. Can
a man he Christian if he votes 0nn
way and pays another? Don't hurt
the party, even if you have to let the
whiskey live. Let America he DOOM.
ed and damned SO the old buzzarl
lives on. AS for me, l know it is
almost like taking your life in your
hands to denounce these things. But
l know it was not thought proper At
one time to preach anty.sIavery IN
your city, and you dragged man
through the streets with rope
around his neck tor doing so. Now
you give the same man monument
and honor him as few Others are hon
ored, and so | believe that the people
of this country will give me a nIonu.
ment in future years. (The speaker
told how he had been threatened to-
gether with his family, with dpstrnc.
ton by dynamite by the whisGry
dealers IF Atlanta. Cuntir uing he
said: | assure you that the finger
that pulled down the trigger that sh t
Haddock in Iowa, has many others
10 back it,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
Ancient Villages.

Mr.. Stevenson's researches this
season resulted in the discovery of
several ancient villages. one of which
Ia located on the Little Colorado.
This village extends over an area CT
three miles. Many of the houses
stand two and three stories high,
built of square, fit stones laid in
mortar. Several of the larger build
ings, forming one group. are situated
along the banks of II small canyon.
This canyon presented many evil
dences of the handiwork of the abo.
riginies who inhabited the dwellings
along its banks. In the walls of this
canyon are many small inches and
cavities which had been walled up,
leaving only small aperture through
which 10 place small articles. The
plaster, some of which the party dug
out, still retains the finger marks and
impressions of the masOns who built
them. These little bins must have
been for the purpose of storing wild
seeds and grain. for such were all
they contained. Agriculture, in the
sense as now understood, was I'M
known to these people. The domes-
tication of animals was also UNI
known to them. Away from this
group of dwellings. up the canyon
for several miles, were found houses
and corrals of various shapes and
sizes. Surrounding this village is a
series of volcanic hills or knobs from
fifty to three hundred feet in height.
On the summit of each was found
either a round or Octagonal shaped
tower, or ratification. This was
evidently the object. from the fact
that only one entrance was found to
any of them, aud they were in all
cases furnished with p0rt-holes about
breast high. and were seldom so con-
structed inside as to Indicate perna-
nent dwellings. 1t was quite imi'os-
sible to conjecture the age of tins
village, and none of the Indians now
inhabiting that country could en-
Tighten the explorers on the subject.
Tney only refer to them ~ the homes
of the ancients.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
Curious Central African People.

The Rev. T. J. Comber, Baptist
missionary, has given to the Royal
Geographical Society an account OF
his voyage, in company with the
Rev. George Grenfell and in the mis-
sionary steamer Peace, up the Congo
to the Bangala, and up the Bochini
to the junction of the Kwango. The
width of the river. from Stanley
Pool to the Bochini, varies from
twelve hundred yards to two miles.
1t is swift and strong. and naviga-
ton has to be performed carefully,
on account of up-cropping feldSpsthic
rocks. An interesting feature of the
first days sail was the little clusters
OF huts on the sand.5anks in twos.
fours and skies, inhabited ny Ba-
BunIa people. who sold beer and
caught fish. The people are ruled 10y
q Queen, Nga Nkabe, whose hus-
banl, or "Prince consort," Nchielo,
"knows his place. ard sits quietly
by. smoking his pipe meekly and
phtlosophically, while his wife rules.
She ia tall, brawny, and dignitied,
and about fifty years old. but did
not seem to think it beneath her to
take her paddle, and, entering Into a
little canoe with another women, to
go herself to cut us bunch of plan,
tains." Her great desire was to pos
sess double. barreled gun, and she
was evidently pleased with present
of cloths. big bell. a soldiers great
coat, and some brass. TIE Ba. Buma
were the best specimens of the Afri-
can encountered on the journey. The
women wear brass collars weighing
from twenty-five to thirty pounds.
The most primitive people seen by
the travellers were the Ikelemba,
about the great Ruki River. who 90
about with bow and arrow, or spears
and shield, or murderous sacrificial
knife. wearing hats made of monkey
skins. of which the head of the ami.
NAL comes to the front of their heads,
while the tail hands down behind.
They are cruel, ingeniously cruel,
and indulge among other amuse-
ments in chasing their human vic
Tins across the country as our hun.
tiers would chase fox. Another
exercise of their braves is infllcting
"death by the knife" in which the
head of the victims is so adjusted
that, when it is cut of by a blow of
a sickle-shaped knife, it is tossed 10y
the spring of sapling high into the
air. In strange contrast with these
revolving practices was "a pretty
little performance by children. last.
ing several hours. and consisting,
first, OF clever dancing. and then of
little bit Of operate acting, after
the style of Greek play. the chorus
part Of which was very prettily rem
dered by little girls from eight to
twelve years old.-Poputar Science
Monthly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

A woman in Bridgep 'rt, Connect.
cut, white cutting bread brought to
sight from the middle Of the loaf a
set of teeth. When she complained
to the baker about it, he tiared up
and retOrted that some women were
too unreasonable for anything. II
SUPPOSE" he said, "you think an
ivory handled tooth.brush ught to
go with each set of teeth, but l can't
afford it,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
An End to Bone Scraping.

Edward Shepherd, of Harrisburg. Ill.,, says {.
Having received 80 much benefit from Flee
trio Btters feel 1t my duty to let sufrerin .
humanity know 1t. Have had II running sore
on my ley lor eight years; my doctors told
me would have to have the bone scraDed or
leg mputated. used, instead, three bottles
of Electric Bitters and seven boxes Buck len q
Arnica Salve. and my leg Is now sound and
we'll" Electric Btters are sold at fifty cents
bottle, and Buoklen's Arnica Salve at &c.
per box by ID. T. l.. Casteel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

To strive to forget enemies, or to
throw out to them only friendly
thought, is as much an act of seIf-prG-
lection rs it is to put up your hands
To ward off physical blow. The
persistent thought Of friendliness
turns aside thought of ill-will, and
renders it harmless.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

An English newspaper vOuches for
the authenticity of the two following
inscriptions. The poor man must
have had hard time with his two
wives. On the tombstone 0f the
first. 1.-The Lord gave, and the L0Id
hath taken away Blessed he The
name OF the Lord" The second
bears this: IL raIle'l upon the Lnrd
and liz heard me uml deliYered ne
out vi all my troubles"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

First Small BOy-"So you went
fishing down the SchuylIill last Sun.
day, did ynu ~
Second Small BDy-"Yaas."
"Ketch anything? ?"
mot till / got home and met
dad. "-PhildoeLphia Cal.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
Good Results in Every Case.

d. ~ Bradford, wholesale paper dealer OF
Chattanooga, Tenn, writes that he was serl-
ously afflicted with " severe cold that settled
on his lungs; had tried many remedies with
out benefit. Being induced to try Dr. Kings
New Discovery Tor consumption, did so and
was entirely cured by use of n few bottles.
Since which time he has used II In his family
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This IL the experience of thousands who a
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE In the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

Father -"Tommy, you should try
and he better boy. You are our
only chIld, and we expect you TO he
good" Tommy-"It amt my fault
that am your only child. It's tough
on me to have to he good for n lot of
brothers and sisters haven't got"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

Angel darling-"M Mamma, where
did baby tonIa from ." Fond moth
er-"Pam bought him in the mar.
ket." A. Why did'n him div
more aud dit Que wifi hair on y"
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Beyor d any doubt the most interesting Sun
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ing certain minds, just rs sticks
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BLACKSMITIiING.

prepared to do all k In DIS of lacksmith-
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near browning House,"
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
NOTICE.

All persons are warned against cutting
Town any OF the tin Der on my land IN the
Hoopp"ie Road. adjoining the land al Bowie
il hnSon. about three miles iTOtn Deer faik
and six miles from Oakland. The pebsltY
for cutting down timber in Garrett county,
Md without permission OF thee wner OF the
land. is the same, under the Acl III 1870, oh.
2Bi. ns for feloniUuSly stealing goods or 81: NJ.
tells 10 the value Of The tree or trees 81 cut
'lOwn.
THEOS. u. HORWtTT
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19

For strength, durability and color, White
Bronze for out door exposure. is the most Il"
sirable material known for monuments
TOmbstones, &c. Raised lettering superior to
marble In all respects. Has only to be seen
TO he appreciated.
All orders must be accompanied with OIiC
third OF the price Of the order. the balance IT,
be paid within sixty days after the woik II
delivered.
Byylving me your patronage you willgisnt
" oblige, '....
Mrs. MARY TASkER, Agent.
BI7t Oakland, Garrett county. Md.
During my absence orders may he
eft at ahartzer's Furniture Store, whore
,peeimons Of White Sronsa NAV be soon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-02-19
B. s. o. Il. X. Timetable.
EThe following Is the new time, table
on the Il. 4 y. II. II which went III.
to effect January sinh. 1887.
GOING EAST.

The fast trains, with the exrcl
Ion of those mentioned, make stop
pages only at the First Glass Sta
tons. Tickets should always lepro
cured before taking the CATS, ras
sengers saving thereby from 10 t. Is
cents.
WIN. NJ. CLEMENTS.
Master of Transportation.
L. NJ. COLE,
General Ticket Agent
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

A FRENCH WAITER.-A novelty
in the house of wealthy French
gentleman, NJ. CASTOR Menier, is a
dining room electric railway. The
track starts from the pantry, where
the dishes are loaded upon a car,
passes through tunnel to the dining
room, and makes a circuit of the cen
tire of the table, above which it is
supported at a height of four inches
The car, passing and stopping iii front
of each guest, rapidly performs all
the essential maneuvers of punctual
and we'll ordered service, obeying
with wonderful precision the orders
Of the master of the house as given
through commutator at his right
hand. This car weighs 16 pounds,
and is capable of carrying $50 pounds.
A GREAT BIRD CoLLECTIoN.-More
than 100000 bird skins are now con,
tanned in the Natural History Museum
at South Kensington, London. A
recent acquisition is the collection of
$4,000 specimens made by the late
Marquis Of Tweeddale. This was
presented by Captain w. Ramsay,
the naturalist's nephew, who has in
cluded in his gift the Tweeddale H.
brary, embracing nearly 5000 orui,h
ologica volumes, many of them very
rare and valuable.
Experiments with bearings of com
pressed vegetable parchment, instead
Of brass, are being made on Prussan
railways. 1t is claimed that the ma
terial is very durable, tough and
smooth, and requires much less oil
than metal The bearings are in
successful use in German sawmill.
A kind of telephone which fixes
the spoken words on chemically pre-
pared paper has been produced by
TWO young electricians of Munich.
A coast survey Of Iceland is to be
made by Denmark, at an expense Of
$50, 900. Not much is yet accurately
known Of the depths and channels Of
many of the great bays and inlcts.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16
An Appropriate Letter.

Following is a suitable compliment
tary letter to go with lamp presented
to lover or friend:
May this "Rochester' be as a guide
to your feet, and its light a rich help
to delve deep in literature as pure
as its eifulgencc, that may make your
mind clear and strong as the sun, of
which it is fit presentment.
With merry wish and a happy
wish, we are, very trul y yours,
COFFIN & Co.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16
Wonderful Cures.

W. d. Hoyt & Co., wholesale and retail
druggists Of Rome, Ga, say: We have
been selling Or. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica
Salve for two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as well or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases OF
pronounced consumption have been en-
tirely cured by use of 4 few bottles of pr
Kings New Discovery. taken in connec-
ton with Electric Bitters. We guarantee
them always. Sold by j. A. Rupert.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16

Ana In accordance with law. and the order of
the Board Of Directors of the corporation made
on said 18Th day of October, 1887, so many shares
OF each parcel of stock as may be necessar, will
be sold at public auction, at the priucippl ONCE
OF the company the banking house of Mccormick
70, Salt Lake City, Utshl, at IL O'Clock a. IN .
on the -
10Th DAY OF DECEMBER, A. D. 1887
TO pay the delinquent ass. ssment, costs of adyer
tsing, and expenses of sale.
CHARLES READ,
Secretary King of the West Mining Co.
SALT LAKE, CIIY. Utah, November a, 1851
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16
Notice OF Forfeiture.

To GEORGE NJ PARSONS and F. A. ROGERS his adj
minstrators, heirs, or assigns:
You are hereby notified that 1 have expended
the sum OF four hundred dollars s40Ol in labol
and improvements on the
"GAR FIELD"
Lode Mining Claim, situated in Mineral Hill
Mining District, Aturas County, Idaho Territory
as required by Section 1924, Revised Statutes OF
the United States, being the amount required to
hold the same for each year respectively as fol-
lows 1888, 1884, 1885. and 1896, being four years
ending December b. 1886; and IL within ninety
CHo) days after this notice by publication you fail
or refuse to contribute your proportion of such
expenditures as co-owners; your interest being
ohe-third - J., amounting to one hundred thirty
notice, your interest in sa,d claim will become
the property OF the subscriber, under said Section
@32i, Revised Statutes of the United States
First publication November 10, 1887.
HENRY GUYER
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16
Holiday Goods for Every body.

Are you IN need of holiday goods?
If you are, read Steward Brothers
announcement, then go and see their
goods, and make any selection you
may see fit. Their stock is sufficient
~ extensive and varied to suit every
body, and new goods are arriving
daily.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1887-12-16
Notice to Creditors.
ESTATE OF ANDREW BARNETT, DECEASED

Notice ia hereby given by the undersigned.
administrator of the Estate of Andrew Barrett.
DECREASED, 10 the credit Of and all persons hay-
ing clhfms against the snid deceased, to eNhihit
thrn with the necessary vouchers, within four
months ali the first publication Of this notice
70 the said Administrator, at the bAr X Of O. A.
Mccormick Co, at the city Of Bell, vue in the
county OF Alturns, Territory of Idaho.
Dated ut Bellevue, Idaho, November 80 1887.
J. Fl. HAGUE,
Pubic Administrator and Admipistrafor OF the
Estate OF Andrew Barrett, deceased